Klopp appointed global head of soccer at Red Bull

Former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has been appointed the global head of soccer at Energy drink brand, Red Bull.

The 57-year-old German left Liverpool at the close of last season, but will begin his new role on 1 January 2025.

“After almost 25 years on the sideline, I could not be more excited to get involved in a project like this,” said Klopp.

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“The role may have changed but my passion for football and the people who make the game what it is has not,” he added.

Red Bull owns RB Leipzig in Germany’s Bundesliga, Austrian side Red Bull Salzburg and Major League Soccer side New York Red Bulls, as well as Brazilian side Red Bull Bragantino.

“In his role as head of soccer, he will be a game-changer for our involvement in international soccer and its continued development,” said Oliver Mintzlaff, the company’s CEO of corporate projects and investments.

Recall that Klopp, who started his managerial career at Mainz before moving to Dortmund, won eight trophies in nine years at Liverpool, including the Premier League and Champions League, before he stepped down.

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